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BARRIERS TO

COMMUNICATION
BARRIER EXAMPLE SOLUTION
EMOTIONAL BARRIERS - You are having a bad - Recognizes these kinds
day or you feel of emotions, and
frustrated politely ask the other
person to give you a
moment so you can
relax or calm yourself
- Recognize this kind of
- You sit in a meeting or attitude, reset, and
class where you think reflect on ho you can
the speaker is boring. be interested in what
the speaker is pointing
out.
BARRIER EXAMPLE SOLUTION
USE OF JARGONS - You are scientist - Jargons refers to the
discussing a certain set of specialized
weather phenomenon vocabulary in a certain
with you neighbor field. To avoid
who does not know communication
much about the topic. breakdown due to lack
of clarity adjust you
language; use layman’s
terms or simple words.
BARRIER EXAMPLE SOLUTION
LACK OF CONFIDENCE - You are asked to - Develop self-
share something confidence by joining
about your day or organizations where
weekend, but you are you can share and
hesitant because you develop you interests.
are shy. Look for opportunities
in your school or
community that will
help you find your
strengths and improve
your abilities.
BARRIER EXAMPLE SOLUTION
NOISY ENVIRONEMNT You are having a - Recognize that noise is a
conversation with some common barrier. Make
friends when a song was some adjustment by
played loudly. asking someone to
minimize the volume or by
looking for a quiet area
where you can resume the
conversation.

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